SAN DIEGO, September 22, 2003—Boatracs,
the leading provider of integrated
information solutions for the global
maritime industry, has named Dave
Cook as Chief Technical Officer. Formerly
VP of Software for SABIA, Inc., Cook
brings over 22 years of experience
in software and systems development
for the San Diego communications and
high-tech sector, specializing in
system architecture, real-time and
mathematical software, and network
applications.
With an extensive background in
embedded, Windows, Macintosh and
Linux environments, Cook holds US
patents for software-related applications.
At SABIA, Cook led a team that developed
a novel software-based approach
to neutron/gamma ray material analysis
for the coal and cement production
industry. Prior to joining SABIA,
Cook served as CTO for WaveWare
Communications. Before that, he
spent several years as an independent
software developer, after starting
his career in commercial and government
communication firmware and systems
at Linkabit Corp. and Pacific Communication
Sciences, Inc.
Cook’s notable projects include
a highly accurate satellite orbital
mechanics package for the Air Force
emergency command post aircraft;
computer-generated holography for
a laser micro-machining system used
by Cray Research; the OS kernel
for a successful line of voice/data
multiplexers; precision telescope
control and beam steering for a
large laser system; the core operating
environment for the first CDPD modem;
and the first working Bluetooth
wireless data implementation for
a PDA.
“Dave is a true software
innovator, who understands how to
combine real-time data collection
and current Internet technologies
into new industrial applications
that provide substantial cost savings
and operational benefits. His unique
perspective will serve us well as
Boatracs continues to expand, and
we are excited he has joined our
team,” said Roland Melzer,
Boatracs’ Chief Operating
Officer.
About Boatracs
Since 1990, Boatracs has led the industry with effective integrated wireless communications and information software solutions for the maritime industry. Boatracs provides reliable services to over 400 commercial fleets throughout the maritime industry, in offshore, inland, commercial fishing, and government markets. All Boatracs products are backed by our Network Operations Center, staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year.
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